Acetylcysteine and Aortic stenosis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Aortic stenosis is reported as a side effect among people who take Acetylcysteine (acetylcysteine), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Aspirin, and have High blood pressure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Aortic stenosis when taking Acetylcysteine. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 11,475 people who have side effects when taking Acetylcysteine from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Acetylcysteine?

Acetylcysteine has active ingredients of acetylcysteine. It is often used in cough. eHealthMe is studying from 11,563 Acetylcysteine users. Check the latest studies of Acetylcysteine.

What is Aortic stenosis?

Aortic stenosis (obstruction to the outflow of blood from the left ventricle into the aorta) is found to be associated with 778 drugs and 972 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Aortic stenosis.

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On Aug, 12, 2026

11,475 people reported to have side effects when taking Acetylcysteine.
Among them, 17 people (0.15%) have Aortic stenosis.

Could Acetylcysteine cause Aortic stenosis?

Among these 17 people:

How long have people been on Acetylcysteine when they have Aortic stenosis? *

What is the gender of people who have Aortic stenosis when taking Acetylcysteine? *

female: 57.14 %
male: 42.86 %

What is the age of people who have Aortic stenosis when taking Acetylcysteine? *

What are other drugs people take besides Acetylcysteine? *

Aspirin: 8 people, 47.06%
Melatonin: 5 people, 29.41%
Metformin Hydrochloride: 5 people, 29.41%
Chamomile: 5 people, 29.41%
Valsartan: 5 people, 29.41%
Fluvastatin: 3 people, 17.65%
Apixaban: 3 people, 17.65%
Dexlansoprazole: 3 people, 17.65%
Mycophenolate Mofetil: 3 people, 17.65%
Nalbuphine: 3 people, 17.65%

What are other side effects people have besides Aortic stenosis? *

Atrial Fibrillation/flutter (atrial fibrillation and flutter are abnormal heart rhythms in which the atria, or upper chambers of the heart, are out of sync with the ventricles): 6 people, 35.29%
Depressed Mood: 5 people, 29.41%
Diabetes: 5 people, 29.41%
Respiratory Tract Infection: 5 people, 29.41%
Emotional Distress: 5 people, 29.41%
Fear Of Disease: 5 people, 29.41%
Feeling Abnormal: 5 people, 29.41%
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: 5 people, 29.41%
Heart Disease: 5 people, 29.41%
Breast Calcifications (deposits of calcium that can be seen on a mammogram of the breast): 5 people, 29.41%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Pressure: 8 people, 47.06%
Productive Cough: 5 people, 29.41%
Atrial Fibrillation/flutter (atrial fibrillation and flutter are abnormal heart rhythms in which the atria, or upper chambers of the heart, are out of sync with the ventricles): 3 people, 17.65%
Cardiac Failure: 3 people, 17.65%
Primary Myelofibrosis (primary disorder of the bone marrow): 3 people, 17.65%
Gout (uric acid crystals building up in the body): 3 people, 17.65%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 2 people, 11.76%
High Blood Cholesterol: 2 people, 11.76%
Cardiomyopathy (weakening of the heart muscle): 2 people, 11.76%
Diabetes: 2 people, 11.76%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on acetylcysteine (the active ingredients of Acetylcysteine) and Acetylcysteine (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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